Clinical Research (All Levels, Assistant-Manager)

Position Summary:

We are seeking dedicated and detail-oriented professionals to join our clinical research team in various capacities, including Clinical Research Assistants, Clinical Research Coordinators, Clinical Research Lead/Project Managers, Senior Clinical Research Coordinators and Clinical Research Managers. These roles will support and manage clinical trials from inception through completion, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and protocols.

• Manage day-to-day operations of clinical trials, including patient recruitment, data collection, and maintaining study documentation.
• Educate participants about clinical trial activity and study procedures.
• Work with the Investigator to obtain informed consent. Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient interactions and protocol specific data collection.
• Liaise with study sponsors, regulatory agencies, and institutional review boards (IRBs) to ensure compliance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Plan, initiate, and execute clinical research projects, developing project timelines, assisting with budget developments, and overseeing resource allocation.
• Lead complex clinical trials, coordinating multiple studies simultaneously while overseeing the training and supervision of junior staff.

• Develop and implement research strategies in collaboration with project teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory standards.

• Monitor project progress, ensuring milestones are met, and identifying and mitigating project risks.

• Conduct quality assurance and audits to maintain compliance and uphold ethical standards across all projects.

• Foster relationships with external stakeholders, including sponsors and regulatory bodies, to facilitate successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum high-school diploma or bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., life sciences, nursing, public health) is required; advanced degrees preferred for project manager, senior coordinator, clinical research lead, and manager roles.
• Previous experience in clinical research is preferred, even for entry level positions, but not required. Each position within the Clinical Research Hierachy is aligned with required years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory guidelines.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in data management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Closing Statement

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.